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. 2025 May 6;12:e69333. doi: 10.2196/69333

Table 2.

Semantic tags.

Tag Description
Consistency and standards All system providers throughout the design must adhere to a unified protocol by maintaining consistency in terminology, sequence of actions, and data localization.
Visibility of the system status Users should be notified of ongoing processes via suitable alerts and feedback mechanisms.
Match between system and world Users’ perceptions of the system should align with their mental models of how the system is expected to function.
Minimalist design Any unnecessary information should be eliminated because it acts as a distraction and impedes efficiency.
Minimize memory load Users should not be required to memorize extensive information to perform routine tasks.
Informative feedback Users must receive informative feedback regarding their activities.
Flexibility and efficiency The system should provide resiliency so that users can customize settings and expedite their tasks.
Good error messages Messages should provide sufficient information for users to comprehend the nature of errors, learn from mistakes, and take corrective action.
Prevent errors The design should deter errors by preventing incorrect actions.
Clear closure Users must be explicitly informed when a task has been completed.
Reversible actions Users should be allowed to recover from errors made by them.
Use user’s language The system language must be comprehensible to the targeted users.
Users in control Users should not feel in control of the system without encountering unforeseen circumstances.
Help and documentation The system should offer various forms of help, such as contextual assistance, mission-focused guidance, and alphabetically organized (lexicographically arranged) help topics for easier navigation.